Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2026-1543

Avada (Fusion) Builder <= 3.15.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Shortcodes

The Avada (Fusion) Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user (typically an administrator) accesses a page displaying dynamic user data (such as via the Dynamic Data feature pulling user biographical information).

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-1543 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.4 Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Plugin Avada (Fusion) Builder. It affects Versions up to 3.15.2 and is fixed in 3.15.3.

Published
May 20, 2026
Last Updated
May 20, 2026
Slug
fusion-builder
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.15.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-1543 is tracked for the Plugin Avada (Fusion) Builder as medium severity with CVSS 6.4. The affected range is Versions up to 3.15.2. Update Avada (Fusion) Builder to 3.15.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
3.15.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.15.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-1543
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-1543

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Version evidence
Versions up to 3.15.2

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
3.15.3

A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.

Source coverage
1 reference

External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.

Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 3.15.2.

Step 2

Confirm Avada (Fusion) Builder is updated to 3.15.3 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
fusion-builder View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-1543
Patched Versions
3.15.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.15.2
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